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The right fit plays a vital role when it comes to lingerie. But knowing your right fit just gets you half way there and understanding which Bra goes with which outfit is equally important! It's really essential to have knowledge about the different types out there and to invest on only the BEST. If we talk about Bras for all body shapes, the key factor is to keep in mind that every woman is different and what suits one may not suit the other. So what exactly are the different types of essential Bras you must be aware about? Read on to know!

8 Must Have Bras Every Woman Needs:

Summer is here and so is the wonderful opportunity to bask in the Sun by the beach or attend that special pool party wearing different trendy outfits. Halter necks, Batwings, Off-shoulders, Sheer lace tops, etc, are some Summer favorites which you must be excited to try on but do you know which Bra goes well with each of these different style outfits? Let us help help you with the same!

The T-Shirt Bra:

If there's one bra every woman must own without fail than it's the T-Shirt bra as it's seamless and comes in handy for a variety of different outfits and fabrics. Wearing this frees you of the worries of Bra lines showing through your fitted Ts, tops or Kurtas. It's that everyday essential which you can wear under any of your comfortable clothes!

The Convertible Bra:

Convertible bras can be tagged as one of the most genius inventions of all time thanks to its versatility. As the name goes, this bra comes with modifiable straps that can changed into a strapless, racer-back, one shoulder, or halter style. It's the ultimate bra which you must definitely own!

The Push-up Bra:

A little extra lift can make all the difference by bringing that oomph factor to a whole new level. The Push-up bra is designed to give the perfect lift which changes the look of your outfit altogether. It's just what you need to define those curves and enhance that cleavage show.

The Sports Bra:

Good support during a workout is a priority and that's what the 'Sports bra' was specially designed to give. This bra makes exercising a lot easier and works as your best fitness buddy by providing that needed support and comfort to your breasts!

The Backless Bra:

That backless gown or that low back dress you own doesn't need to hide at the back of your closet anymore thanks to the 'Backless bra'! It's transparent straps are specially designed to compliment your backless outfits and provide you great support at the same time.

The Underwire Bra:

It can get a little uncomfortable but it can make a huge difference to the overall look of your outfit thanks to its ability to provide structure and support to your breasts.

The Bralette:

A bra which can also be worn as a top? Hell yeah! Bralettes are that rare combo of comfort and style which can be layered or worn as it is. Lacy and feminine, it can be worn under your sheer shirts or your loose tank tops or you can wear them on their own like a crop top under a skirt or a pair of jeans.

The Adhesive Backless Bra:

This option is best suited for women with lighter weighted breasts. The adhesive bra is a good choice if you want some lift or just want to bring your breasts together while wearing a backless outfit.

Apart from these 8 must have bras, there are many more styles like the Balconette bra, the Bandeau bra, Plunge bra, Minimizer bra, Maternity bra, Cami bra, Demi bra, the nipple pasties, etc, each designed to meet your different needs. You can check out Knixwear as they have got bras for all body shapes and you will definitely find something which will interest you!

Which of the above bra styles do you think are an absolute necessity? Let us know in the comments below!

When we were kids, we knew the importance of napping. Or at least, our parents did. They knew that by making sure we had one or two daily naps, we’d be happier, healthier and more rested children. At university, we continued to nap often; usually to cope with the stress of exams, or to summon the energy for another night out by recovering from the night before.

When we reach our ‘golden years’, we’re likely to return to napping, too. Yet in the space in-between, from our 20s to say, our 50s or 60s, we refuse to nap. We may see it as a sign of weakness. Or we simply don’t have the time. The sad thing is, although we work and play to the point of exhaustion, we don’t get the rest we so vitally need.

Getting enough, good-quality sleep is vital to our general happiness and health. It’s better than any beauty masks or creams out there, and you might even say that sleep is a beauty essential. Here are 3 more benefits that a daily nap can have on your health:

1. Napping helps you to keep strong and fit

If sleep deprived, you’re more likely to develop conditions like diabetes, obesity and heart disease. This is thanks to a weaker immune system and higher blood sugar levels, among other things.

When you’re well rested, however, your health gets a major boost. Your immune system will be stronger so you won’t fall prey to every bug going around. Plus, a power nap gives your weary body a break, too. The physical act of lying down for 10 or 15 minutes helps you to slow down and recover from all that running around. So you’ll have more energy to face whatever the rest of the day has in store. Yay!.

2. Napping keeps you motivated

When you don’t get enough sleep, it’s hard to get the energy to do anything. You can barely make it through the work day, let alone stick to that healthy eating plan or get up early for a morning run. But, just like napping helps your body to keep strong and fit, it makes you motivated to get strong in the first place.

First of all, you’re more likely to exercise often and eat well – which is good news for both body and mind!

Second of all, sleep helps you to make smarter, healthier choices. This can be true for your work life – in fact, Forbes recommends having a 10-minute power nap every day – and also for your overall health.

For instance, your foggy brain, in need of a sugar fix, will normally choose the chocolate croissant and giant coffee over granola and juice. But the well-rested, post-nap brain, will know what’s good for the body...and will make a wiser decision as a result.

So if you’re feeling especially unmotivated and lethargic one day, a power nap is often the best remedy.

3. Napping helps your mental health

The physical effects of sleep deprivation can be quite obvious; what’s often less apparent, however, is the damage it can do to our mental health. But the cumulative effect of poor sleep on an ongoing basis can lead to conditions like sleep apnea, insomnia, anxiety and depression. There’s a reason for the saying: “Things will look better in the morning”. Because we all feel better after a bit of sleep.

So if you’re having a particularly bad day, if you’re on the verge of tears and you don’t know why, or if you find that every little thing is making you inexplicably irritable, a little ‘time out’ could be the solution. Take a load off, have a power nap, and you just might wake up to find the glass is half-full, after all.

Note: Make sure you don’t just go napping in any old place. Because if you wake up with a stiff neck and other body aches, it’s likely to put you in an even worse mood! So do it properly. Change into your pjs, during the afternoon or when you get home from work, get into bed and pull the curtains. Enjoy 15-minute power snooze (any longer might make you more groggy) and wake up feeling refreshed.

Now you know the health benefits of taking a nap, it’s time to incorporate one into your day. Notice how you start being less irritable, more motivated, and a healthier, happier person in general. Spread the word about the power of a nap and who knows...we might start living in a healthier, happier world as a result.

Your wedding reception look needs to be given as much importance as your wedding look because it is a very important event with a huge guest list. This event is the last of your wedding celebrations and as a newly wed couple your reception look must be stunning and elegant to steal all the attention on your special day.

If you are a regular on this blog you might have noticed I am doing a series of sorts on outfit ideas for various Indian wedding related events. The memo for mehndi is fun and vibrant, for sangeet it is flowy and light. You need to wear something very traditional for your atual wedding but for something like your wedding reception choosing and dress can be very tricky. you need to aim for sophistication for the wedding reception look and you have the freedom to opt for something more contemporary like a gown or lehengas with modern cut blouses.

20 Indian Wedding Reception Outfit Ideas for the Bride

Today I will be taking you through the latest trends in bridal fashion this season, bringing you a collection of Indian wedding reception dress ideas. You can go through this list and pick what suits your personal style best to decide for your final wedding reception look and steal the spotlight.

#1 Indo Western fusion gowns

You will be wearing a sari or a lehenga for your actual wedding so it makes sense to try a different silhouette at your wedding reception. An indo western fusion gown is a contemporary outfit option which has a bit of traditional touch to it. If you are looking to try something breezy and more modern after a flurry of traditional looks at your pre wedding ceremonies and wedding then a gown is what you should opt for.

#2 Floor length anarkalis

if you want something more traditional floor length anarkalis are the perfect bet. These anrkalis are available in various designs these days and a bit of styling tweak and a modern dupatta drape can make your anarkali outfit reception appropriate. Make sure you choose an anarkali which has work all over the anarkali and not just the bust area because you will be mostly standing at your reception and your whole frame will be extensively photographed. Bipasha Basu wore a Sabyasachi anarkali at her wedding reception and looked like a dream dancing the night away.

#3 Cape gowns

Cape is a trend which is here to stay and they actually make for gorgeous Indian wedding reception outfits. If gowns are what you prefer then make your outfit a bit more special and trendy by choosing a gown with a cape overlay. You can find cape gowns in variety of styles these days, from short capes to long or sheer capes this dreamy silhouette will give your reception look a feminine chic vibe.

#4 Traditional Lehengas with contemporary styling

Lehengas are what brides prefer to wear at weddings and pre wedding functions and they actually look regal and give you the traditional bride feels. Since you may already be wearing a lehenga for your wedding or sangeet , keeping the styling more contemporary for your wedding reception works best. Like Anushka Sharmas Mumbai wedding reception look you can go for a traditional sequined lehenga with a belted dupatta drape or skip the dupatta altogether like Mira Rajput did. If you are not the experimental kinds then try a different lehenga style like a silk lehenga and opt for fresh new colours for wedding reception like sea foam grey, icy blue or peach pink.

#5 Peplum lehengas

#6 Anarkali with lehengas

This outfit idea is inspired from pakistan and fits the bill perfectly if you are a muslim bride having a reception cum valima. Even if you arent a muslim bride if you are going for the regal old world charm with a jhoomar kind of a look from mughal era a floor length anarkali with a huge middle slit paired with a lehenga looks gorgeous and elegant.

#7 Western ball gowns

If you are going to wear ethnic and traditional outfits for all your wedding ceremonies then it is time to switch things up a bit and go all contemporary for the big wedding reception night. Fancy western ball gowns are quiet a hit in India for wedding reception and if you arent wearing a gown for your sangeet or engagement then more reasons for you to opt for a gown.

#8 Fusion sari gowns

Popularized by designer Gaurav Gupta the architectural sari drape gowns are a cross between gowns and saris making for trendy Indian wedding reception dresses for bride. if you cant decide wheather to wear a gown or a saree for your wedding reception take the easy way out and opt for the fusion version which both classy and sophisticated. Many celebrity brides like sherry shroff and Kishwer Merchant wore something like this for their own wedding reception nights.

#9 Lehengas with cape sleeves

If you want to wear a lehenga with modern twist try the striking new cape sleeves trend. This trend is kind of difficult to carry off but for a bride who is treated like royalty cape sleeves are a great option. You will spend most of your reception night standing on stage, smiling away and cape sleeves look uber wow when you are giving the standing pose.

#10 Asymmetric layered lehengas

#11 Half saree style lehengas

This one is for the traditional indian brides. Drape your lehenga the half saree way for a stunning wedding reception look but make sure to tweak the styling to give it a more classic and contemporary feel. Avoid layered necklaces and go for bold brows and smokey eyes.

#15 Lehengas with a train

#16 Sharara suits

#17 One shouldered cape blouse with lehenga

#18 Ethnic gown with sequinned long cape

#19 Ruffled or layered lehengas

#20 Sarees with a contemporary twist

If you really want to wear a saree for your wedding reception, then consider giving it a contemporary twist. You can try a modern saree drape like adding a belt or the can can saree drape. Adding a floor length jacket also is an interesting idea especially if you are having a winter wedding. for more modern saree drape ideas visit here

Styling Tips for your Wedding Reception:

Wedding reception outfit is something you can experiment with and go all contemporary. Look your best but try to bring in variety in all your wedding looks, if you are going all traditional for your pre wedding ceremnies then definitely consider a modern styling for your wedding reception.

Keeping things contemporary doesnt mean you go all western, even a simple modern twist to your traditional outfits work well. Saris with a modern drape, lehengas with a fringe blouse or even anarkalis with sheer capes. Make sure the outfit matches your personality and the theme of the wedding reception.

Colour co ordination with the groom is very important for the wedding repetion as you both will share the stage for majority of time at your reception. Consider co ordinating with your new hubby in subtle ways and rather than going all matchy matchy try complementing or contrasting. Pocket squares for groom in same colour of your lehenga or blouse is a great idea. A colour co-ordinated couple makes for comprehensive wedding reception photos which are going to make for life long memories.

Most wedding receptions these days are a gigantic party, more like a dance celebration post wedding. If your wedding reception is going to be something similar then choose an outfit which is comfortable so you can dance the night away. You can also go for flats instead of heels or just have a pair of flats kept somewhere close to change up when the dancing madness begins.

Weddings are all about bright colours and sparkly makeup but for your wedding reception you can try something like a smokey eye look and pale or nude lips which work well with contemporary outfits.

Your wedding will have all gold jewellery to complement your traditonal outfit but for the reception go for diamonds. Most brides these days opt for delicate diamonds for the wedding reception for a sophisticated vibe.

Even if you are planning to wear traditonal gold jewellery , go easy on ti an d skip the nose ring, matha patti raani haar and maybe even the tikka. Add just one or two statement pieces like huge jhumkas with a jhoomar . If you want to wear layered necklaces then ditch the choker and add a huge coctail ring to the mix.

Pay special attention to your hairstyle for the reception because unlike the wedding your hair wont be covered with a dupatta. A soft low bun or open hair with voluminous curls work well for the wedding reception. hair accessories like a side matha patti, jhoomar or a comb clip look gorgeous for a wedding reception.

Opt for a more casual and relaxed styling for your wedding reception and enjoy the last of your wedding celebration to the full.